Contra Costa County

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from last week’s $3.15 average. According to the …

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif – The Delta Protection Commission has appointed Amanda Bohl as its next Executive Director. She is expected to join the Commission on Oct. 20. Bohl currently serves …

A complete road closure of Bailey Road will begin Thursday night between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am Friday between the City of Concord and City of Pittsburg. According to the …

Contra Costa County — Registered voters in Contra Costa County will soon receive their Official Ballots for the upcoming November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election. Ballots are at the post …

ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES – Caltrans has scheduled overnight closures of the Caldecott Tunnel on eastbound State Route 24 (SR-24) for inspecting roadway drains and tunnel maintenance of bore …

With a goal to raise $40k, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) has launched fundraising efforts for the family of Richmond Police Officer Jonathan Platzer. We are heartbroken …

SACRAMENTO – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the following of Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías’ bills into law: AB 752: By-Right Child Care Centers Allows childcare centers ‘by-right’ in residential …

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – Caltrans has scheduled a 60-hour weekend closure of the southbound State Route 160 (SR-160) auxiliary lane between Wilbur Avenue and East 18th Street/Main Street. The closure …

WALNUT CREEK, CA—Save Mount Diablo has created an Advisory Council to help further our organization’s land conservation mission for Mount Diablo and the mountain range it is a part of …

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) confirms mosquitoes collected from a trap on Holland Tract this week are the third group of mosquitoes from …

This week, the Bay Area Air District voted to lower standards that will allow for more spare the air days to be issued under the new threshold.  Estimated Spare the …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Stability is the name of the game to start October with the national average for a gallon of regular the same as it was one week …

It’s More Important Than Ever That Antioch Residents Work With the District to Stop This Dangerous Mosquito CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) confirms …

OAKLAND, Calif. — The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation) is providing $1.12 million to local food banks, tribal food banks and senior meal programs to help feed the growing …

Martinez, CA — Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa (LFCC) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the arrival of its new refrigerated truck on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, …

The San Ramon Police Department announced three more arrests have been made in an armed robbery takeover of Heller Jewelers on Sept. 22. The total arrests stand at 10. Police …

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the SheltersÒ – the nation’s largest funded adoption event – returns this fall from October 1-15, 2025 including participation from Antioch Animal Services. This lifesaving initiative …

The City of Concord announced more roadwork is scheduled for Bailey Road on October 2 from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am on October 3 for striping. The Street Maintenance Project …

Contra Costa County — Caltrans will perform an overnight full closure of westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Cummings Skyway to San Pablo Avenue beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, through …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has filed two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge against an Oakland woman in connection with the September 18th murders of two …

Today, the East Bay Regional Park District removed the flag barn façade at Vasco Hills Regional Preserve and transferred it to the City of Brentwood for future display at the …

National Coffee with a Cop Day, which is scheduled for October 1, is a day dedicated to encourage communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public. Some …

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY — Caltrans will perform an overnight full closure of westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from Cummings Skyway to San Pablo Avenue beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, through …

The East Bay Regional Park District recognized State Assemblymember Lori Wilson (11th District, D-Suisun City) with the 2025 Radke Championing Advocacy Award. Assemblymember Wilson accepted this award on the State …